picture books

Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary — and finding it in a manner you’d never expect. from goodreads

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and-at long last-is given his special name: Beekle.

'Townsville lined the footpath as we marched down to the quay. This clipping from the paper shows us young and strong and clean. And there's me in my slouch hat, with my SLR and greens. God help me, I was only nineteen.'..John Schumann's unforgettable lyrics about the Vietnam War are etched in our memories and into our history books. Now they've been warmly brought to life by one of Australia's best-loved illustrators.

maths & Science

Welcome to the wonderful world of Doctor Karl: where oddities are embraced, facts reign supreme, curiosity is king and brightly coloured shirts are compulsory!In his brand new book, our much beloved and National Living Treasure Doctor Karl Kruszelnicki applies his trademark straight-talkin'-no-high-falutin' scientific sense to a brand new range of Big Questions that you never knew you even wanted to ask, but now desperately need to know the answers to.Have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten the reason you're there? A solid thought convinced your legs to move, but by the time you reach your destination, you realise the thought has abandoned you en route. No, it's not dementia. It's the doorway.Impress your friends (and potential dates) by being able to answer such questions as:- Why is the sky blue?- Why is it dark at night?- Why does lunacy erupt under a full moon?- What's the truth about spinach and Popeye?In this ever-changing, fast-paced and sometimes crazy world, few things are certain. But what is certain is that Dr Karl is here to help us battle our way through half-baked scientific myths and rumours, so that we may emerge smarter, stronger and viewing the world with more wonder than ever before. from Goodreads

Numbers and maths are all around us. They can explain where electricity comes from, why we look like our parents, why moons revolve around planets and why its so hard to win the lottery. Weve Got Your Number investigates all aspects of mathematics and numbers, and is arranged in a number of thematic chapters. Within each chapter is a series of self-contained spreads, each of which investigates all aspects of a specific subject, such as the different counting bases or the evolution of money. Each spread comprises concise and accessible running text with boxes, which belong to four main types: Good at Sums provides brief biographies of great mathematicians.

Try This at Home is a series of entertaining number games and puzzles. Whats Your Problem? presents real-life challenges such as calculating the size of the Earth and shows how maths has solved them. Whats In a Number? provides a fact-file biography of iconic numbers, such as zero, 1, 3, unlucky 13 and 1 million.

Is maths making you miserable? Do you ever feel you're one gram short of a kilo? Find out why a horse needs hands and how measurements can defeat an alien invasion from the Planet Zog. Meanwhile, Dolly Snowlips despairs as the gangsters get their maths wrong yet again.from Goodreads

Agriculture - gardening & landscaping

An authoritative and indispensable guide to Australia's fascinating trees. This authoritative reference work is the essential guide to Australia's unique and fascinating trees. It features more than 325 species from all parts of the continent. Each tree is beautifully illustrated and described in detail in clear, concise language and there are distribution maps for every species. To make identification fast and simple, there is also a unique, easy-to-use visual key. from Goodreads

Department of Primary Industries Handbook

In this authoritative reference work and indispensable guide to the rainforest flora of Australia, more than 300 commonly observed species from rainforests around the continent are gorgeously displayed and comprehensively discussed. Each plant is beautifully illustrated and described in detail in clear, concise language, and distribution maps accompany every species. The guide also includes an introduction to the different types of rainforests that span Australia. from Goodreads

Department of Primary Industries Handbook

"A handy and richly illustrated guide to all propagation techniques."

Plant Propagation A to Z has more than 500 photographs that illustrate both practical step-by-step propagation techniques and the plants themselves. The book introduces propagation in general and then describes the tools and methods used. There are extensive tables detailing which techniques are best suited to more than 1,000 garden plants and noting the best times for propagating.

The book also includes: Annotated step-by-step color diagrams Seed, cutting and division techniques Specialized propagation methods Temperature and moisture requirements Germination time and strike rate Guidance on specific techniques for each propagation procedure Recommendations for choosing the best equipment.

Easy-to-use and informative, Plant Propagation A to Z is an essential reference book and how-to guide for gardeners everywhere.from Goodreads

non fiction mixed bag

Unlike any other league book on the market, 'Playing Rugby League with Benji Marshall' is designed as an instructional and informative guide for young players.

130 delicious paeo recipes for every day.All recipes are gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free.

"There's nothing I like more thab sharing healthy, flavoursome recipes that the whole family will love. I hope you enjoy cooking the recipes in this book as much as I do."

I remember thinking two things at the time. Firstly, if it had wanted to eat us we wouldn't have stood a chance and second, it didn't want to eat us.

When James Woodford was confronted by half a dozen sharks swimming at full speed, he froze in shock. But he was even more surprised when they swam right past, completely ignoring him. He couldn't reconcile this experience with the mindless eating-machines that dominate the discussion of sharks in Australia.

Interviewing world-renowned experts and joining research teams at Neptune Islands, one of the most famous shark aggregation locations in the world - and consequently one of the most dangerous dive sites - James investigates these intriguing creatures at close range and discovers their fascinating world. from Goodreads

The natural wonders of the world are brought to life in this colorful, informative book, with easy-to-make practical projects.

for the seniors

The latest editions of the popular Issues reference materials.

teacher reference

If you?ve ever taught a lesson or run an activity that you thought would teach something or hoped would lead to improved learning, then here's a book that will replace that uncertainty with a clear and confident plan for every class. Jane E. Pollock explains the four critical areas of teaching and describes how you can review your practice and revise what you do to align with a model for success. To execute your plan, the book offers step-by-step instructions that include: * Starting off with a curriculum document that defines your learning targets and explains what students are expected to achieve * Using a 6-step lesson planning process that prepares students, taps their prior knowledge, and cements new ideas and skills * Choosing a set of classroom assessment tasks that yield evidence of learning * Setting up your grade book with benchmarks for scoring student performance rather than using grades or point systems Throughout the book, individual teachers share their experiences with using this approach to increase student success and their own personal satisfaction. from Goodreads

A joint publication with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.A UK publication.

The Phoenix Senior English Guide Advanced Modules and Electives provides an integrated study of language and text. It includes a broad selection of HSC prescribed texts set for 2015-2020 and drawn from prose fiction, drama, poetry, film, non-fiction and media. Syllabus and rubric guidelines have directed the analysis and detailed examination of how language use and representational mediums and techniques have helped shape meaning and influence audience response and interpretation.Embedded references to textual content, purpose and register should help students interpret, evaluate and articulate their personalised understanding of the relationship between composer and responder. These books are an invaluable teaching and study resource, providing not only in-depth analysis but also photocopiable student response questions and tasks. These reinforce awareness of the necessary conceptual and textual knowledge needed for prescribed and related texts.